Marty Friedman John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You? Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond "He brought the elements of expression that a voice has: sliding, bending and the best vibrato anyone had heard in 1966. Guitar was NOT built to do that!" What Jimi Hendrix means to me – by some of the world's greatest guitar players Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942. Here, Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert, Jennifer Batten, Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, Steve Lukather, Joe Satriani and more talk about his enduring legacy The Incredible Tale of Randy Bachman’s Long-Lost Gretsch After a 46-year search, the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive founder was reunited with the guitar that made him a star Latest Marty Friedman Watch Blackberry Smoke Guitarist Charlie Starr's "Mesmerizing" Performance with Guitar Legend Leslie West By Mark McStea last updated 9 June 22 Video The friends jam out in this epic rendition of the Mountain classic “Mississippi Queen.” Video Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day. How to Record a Great Live Album By Jude Gold published 6 August 21 Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips. How to Solo Like Marty Friedman By David Brewster published 16 April 20 Gain some insight into the lead playing style of one of rock and metal guitar’s most celebrated innovators. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“I was playing the Breeders' Divine Hammer, and my whole hand cramped up, I couldn’t move it... It seemed so simple, but it was something I would never play”: J Mascis went electric for his new solo album, but (mostly) without his usual Jazzmaster2“I was using a Telecaster because it had a really clean tone for my fingerstyle approach. Fleetwood Mac's pre-existing sound was much fatter, and they felt the Tele really didn’t fit”: Lindsey Buckingham on his turn to Turner guitars 3“I went to Mickie Most's office with an acoustic guitar and played it. It was almost like one of those clichéd movie moments: he said, ‘That’s going to be a hit!’”: Session guitar ace Chris Spedding reveals the stories behind five of his best songs 4“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson5“This exciting era of acoustic-electronic innovation hasn’t seen much action on the amp front, which makes this a welcome addition”: Taylor Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier review
Watch Blackberry Smoke Guitarist Charlie Starr's "Mesmerizing" Performance with Guitar Legend Leslie West By Mark McStea last updated 9 June 22 Video The friends jam out in this epic rendition of the Mountain classic “Mississippi Queen.”
Home Rigs of the Stars: What Do Guitar Heroes Play When They’re Off the Clock? By Guitar Player Staff published 15 September 21 John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day.
How to Record a Great Live Album By Jude Gold published 6 August 21 Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips.
How to Solo Like Marty Friedman By David Brewster published 16 April 20 Gain some insight into the lead playing style of one of rock and metal guitar’s most celebrated innovators.